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Thursday, 18 November 2021 08:15

The Simon Community is highlighting what it calls "a widespread problem" to government.

The Simon Community is calling on the government to increase Housing Assistance Payment rates.

A new report from the homeless charity shows the number of properties available to rent within HAP rates has dropped by 79 percent.

Simon Communities says a stark crisis is emerging in regions outside of Dublin, as the number of people experiencing homelessness also increases.

Spokesperson, Wayne Stanley, says the lack of affordable rental properties is a widespread problem:

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